“Each year, hundreds, even thousands, of pilots and volunteers use their aviation skill to assist others in time of need,” said NAA President Greg Principato. “From responding to disasters, to bringing life-saving treatments to patients, to bringing others to receive the care they need, these pilots and organizations serve their communities well and often without notice.”
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Miracle on Runway One-Four
Pilots for Christ Maryland is reaching out to other pilots in the Mid-Atlantic region to help airlift presents for patients receiving care at The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health.
Volunteer pilot flies 1,000th flight for patients and veterans in need
Over the past 12 years and 1,000 flights, Howley has helped 1,681 passengers, has traveled to 33 states and countries, and 329,000 miles. Howley hit the 1,000-flight milestone bringing four veterans to an Atlanta Braves game through a partnership with Major League Baseball.
Elevated Access seeks volunteer pilots
Elevated Access uses volunteer general aviation pilots to transport patients to what officials call “stigmatized healthcare,” such as abortions and gender-affirming medical care.
Measuring the good we do
There’s a new way to measure the impact volunteer general aviation pilots are making in the world today.
5 ways to put your piloting skills to good use
Looking for more meaning in your flying? Here’s five ways you can put those hard-earned piloting skills to use for the good of your community.
Three pilots, 12,000 passengers
Volunteer pilots flew close to 12,000 endangered white abalone to their new home in Southern California. The abalone will eventually be released in the waters off Southern California.
Volunteer pilots needed to fly endangered turtles
“If you fly a PC12, C-172, PA-28 or anything in between, we need you.”
Volunteer pilots pitch in during pandemic
Since the pandemic began, volunteer pilots have delivered medical supplies, PPE, test kits, and other relief supplies.